Do Now Please write your homework in your

Do Now: Please write your homework in your agenda, and get a literature book.

“The Scholarship Jacket”: Vocabulary On loose leaf paper**** Use your textbook to define these words and include part of speech. Start on page 279. 1. Agile – 2. Despair – 3. Falsify – 4. Resign – 5. Coincidence – 6. Fidget – 7. Dismay – 8. Muster – 9. Vile - 10. valedictorian

Do Now: In Literature section Have you ever been treated unfairly? Have you been the victim of prejudice? Have you ever had to stand up for your beliefs against someone more powerful than you? (adult, peers) If yes, explain. If no, explain a time when you didn’t stand up for yourself.

Do Now: • Please write your homework in your agenda. • Then get a textbook and open to page 279, “The Scholarship Jacket”.

prejudice • Preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience.

Please answer the following questions. • What is a Scholarship Jacket? It’s a jacket you’ve earned by having the highest grades for eight years and that’s why they’re giving it to you. • Do you think Martha should pay for the jacket? Why or Why not?

Martha’s grandfather says very little, but his words are very important. • What does he teach Martha? How?

• He teaches Martha to stand up for herself and confront prejudice. He does this by asking the important question: “What does a scholarship jacket mean? ”

Reading Comprehension • Pg. 284 Complete the following: • Connect to Literature 1. What do you Think? • Comprehension Check (all bullets) • Think Critically #3

Connect to Literature 1. I felt glad that Martha got what she wanted and learned about not giving in to prejudice. Comprehension Check • They are arguing about not awarding the scholarship jacket to Martha and awarding it instead to another student, even though she is not qualified, because her father is rich. • Because then the jacket wouldn’t really be a scholarship jacket. • The principal was surprised annoyed. Think Critically • 3 - The principal might have changed his mind for a few reasons. The principal is a weak man who gave in to Mr. Boone too easily. Martha’s grandfather’s principles, as well as Martha’s own courage, challenge him with an example of inner strength. He realizes what he was doing was wrong.

Themes for “The Scholarship Jacket” • Working with your partner, identify an important theme in this story. • Look back at the text together and jot down, details of Martha’s experiences that support theme.

Possible Themes for “The Scholarship Jacket” • Stand up for what you believe in. • • • Text based details: Grandfather refused to pay $15 Grandfather says, “If you have to pay for it it’s not a scholarship jacket”. Martha tells principal her grandfather will not pay and that he’ll have to give it to Joann. Mr. Schmidt will resign because he believes Martha should get the jacket. Principal changes his mind and says he’ll make an exception this year. He decides to do the right thing.

Themes for “The Scholarship Jacket” It’s important to confront prejudice. Text based details: • Martha is Mexican. • They are trying to charge $15 for jacket to prevent Martha from getting jacket she deserves. • They want to give jacket to Joann because her family is powerful/ owns store in town/on school board, even though her grades are not as high as Martha’s. • Mr. Schmidt argues for Martha because she has the highest grade. He will even resign if she doesn’t get jacket. • Grandfather refuses to pay the $15 for jacket.

Writing Assessment “The Scholarship Jacket” • Imagine you are the principal. Write a 3 paragraph letter recommending Martha as a candidate for the statewide honor of “Eighth. Grade Graduate for the Year. ” What do you want to say about her? What has she, as a student, taught you? • Please be sure to use text-based evidence from the story to support your recommendation.

Reasons Martha Deserves Award

Reasons Martha Deserves Award: • • She’s been an A+ student since first grade. Class valedictorian Determined Hardworking Courageous She stood up for herself Helped to teach a lesson

• Introduction • Explain why you are writing. • Give general reasons why Martha deserves award. • Explain what lessons about life she taught you. • Body • Give specific details to support reasons why Martha deserves award. • Explain specifically how she taught you lessons. • Conclusion • Sum up your ideas. • Thank Governor for considering your request.